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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs JBL Tour Pro 3
Product A: Apple
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Product B: JBL
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91 of 157 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 56 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 3hJBL is 3 times higher.
- With caseA: 24hB: 44hJBL is 20 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 24hB: 32hJBL is 8 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.55g
B5.6g
Case weight
A43.99g
B71.8g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3063, A3064, A3065, A3122, MFHP4LL/A, MFHP4ZM/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 model numbers A3063, A3064, A3065. MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 3 is A3122. MFHP4 part numbers are from the Apple Store pages5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 20266Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.20Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.
Colours
Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AApple AirPods Pro 3
| Count per earbud |
|---|
| 1 |
BJBL Tour Pro 3
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Not available | 10.2 | 1 |
| Balanced armature | Tweeter | Not available | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page names a balanced armature driver for the high notes and a 10.2 mm dynamic driver for bass and vocals. JBL gives no diameter for the armature driver, only 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm in the Quick Start Guide.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: 10.2 mm / 0.402 in dynamic driver plus 5.1 mm x 2.8 mm balanced armature. The armature has no circular diameter, so no size is stored for it.
Driver type
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Driver size
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10.2mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Warm sound signature. Bass slightly emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full test results are for members only and were not read
SoundGuys describes the default sound as already pretty bassy and aimed at a consumer-friendly sound. The Studio preset reduces bass a little.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voice clarity and background-noise rejection improve with an iOS device. Non-Apple devices produce less clear articulation.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: device-dependent speech fidelity/noise rejection. Detailed firmware, codec and mic test settings are locked.
SoundGuys lab and demo recordings: very good at office noise, street noise and wind. It struggles a little with echo.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review microphone section with lab and demo recordings.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AApple AirPods Pro 3
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 8.7 |
Longest tested use per charge
8.7h
8.28h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.
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Fast pairing
Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026
Audio sharing
Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202616Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026System requirements list iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Android pairing works with limited functionality
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods Pro 3
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
Source18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Apple documents Bluetooth music and phone calls on Mac and Android/non-Apple devices, including exact Pro 3 case-pairing procedure. Mac requires macOS Tahoe+. Siri is unavailable on non-Apple devices.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 8 October 2026User guide gives iPhone/iPad Bluetooth pairing, and includes the Pro 3 double-tap pairing procedure. Call microphone function is documented by the technical-specification call controls.
BJBL Tour Pro 3
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
AApple AirPods Pro 3
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Personalized Spatial Audio | iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio |
| Heart rate sensing | Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later |
| Hearing Test and Hearing Aid | Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, or a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later for Hearing Aid |
| Live Translation | Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later |
| Find My | iOS 27 or later |
| Adaptive Audio | Latest iOS or iPadOS. Noise cancellation adjusts automatically to the surroundings. |
| Adaptive Audio ambient-noise adjustment | iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later. The slider changes ambient noise allowed in Adaptive mode. |
| ANC with one earbud | Enable Noise Cancellation with One AirPod in iPhone or iPad Accessibility settings. |
| Off Listening Mode | Compatible iPhone with iOS 18.1+, iPad with iPadOS 18.1+, or Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.1+. Enable Off Listening Mode first. Selecting Off disables Hearing Protection. |
| Mac pairing | AirPods Pro 3 require macOS Tahoe or later according to Apple setup support. |
| Non-Apple Bluetooth use | Bluetooth audio and calls are supported. Siri is unavailable on a non-Apple device. |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 5: TrueDepth iPhone for personal spatial profile. Footnote 6: Hearing Test and Hearing Aid on compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, Hearing Aid on Mac with Sequoia.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Listening-mode sections establish one-earbud Accessibility setup, iOS/iPadOS 27 Adaptive ambient slider, and Off Listening Mode host requirements. Off mode disables Hearing Protection.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Exact-model macOS requirement and non-Apple Bluetooth headset restrictions.
BJBL Tour Pro 3
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC high-resolution audio | Compatible Android phone. iPhone uses the standard codecs. |
| Google Fast Pair | Android phones running Android 6 or higher. |
| Microsoft Swift Pair | Windows 10 version 1803 or higher. |
| ANC, Ambient Aware and TalkThru earbud controls | Advanced controls are enabled by connecting the earbuds to the JBL Headphones app. |
| Auracast and audio transmitter | Provided by the Smart Charging Case. Wired sources connect to the case with the included USB-C or 3.5 mm cables. |
| LE Audio and LC3 | JBL states LE Audio is available via an OTA update. |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page: LE Audio is available via OTA update.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Controls page: enable advanced controls by connecting to the JBL Headphones app. Power on and connect page: Android 6+ for Fast Pair and Windows 10 v1803+ for Swift Pair.
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods Pro 3
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 8 |
| Heart rate | No | 6.5 |
| Hearing aid | No | 10 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
BJBL Tour Pro 3
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | Not available | No | 11 |
| ANC on | Not available | No | 8 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 7 |
| ANC off | Not available | Yes | 44 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 32 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 28 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5.5 |
Source1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Page: 11 hours plus three full charges with ANC off (11+33 = 44 hours), 8 hours plus three full charges with ANC on (8+24 = 32 hours). The ANC-off and ANC-on per-charge rows also match the Quick Start Guide. Codec is not stated for these rows.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: music playtime with Bluetooth on, ANC off up to 11 hours, ANC on up to 8 hours, True Adaptive ANC on up to 7 hours (not stored, the mode has no matching option and no codec is given), talk time ANC off up to 5.5 hours, ANC on up to 5.2 hours (not stored because the call mode cannot hold an ANC state).5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1628497.htmlRead 10 October 2026Article: with ANC on, earbuds alone 8 hours and with the case about 32 hours. Over LDAC with ANC on, earbuds alone about 7 hours and with the case about 28 hours.
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8h
8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
Not available
11h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
44h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
32h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
5.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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The Quick Start Guide gives a charging time of 2 hours from empty and does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.2Owner's manualsupport.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw7afc2a39/pdfs/LS_JBL_Tour%20Pro%203_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Tech Spec: charging time 2 hrs from empty. Power supply 5 V 1 A. The charging page shows 2 hours by USB and 10 minutes for 3 hours.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Force sensor press and swipe on the stem, Siri Interactions head gestures, Hey Siri voice
Earbud volume control
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Gestures
Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod or shake your head to answer or ignore calls and texts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Head gesture line from the product page, Siri Interactions2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026
Left earbud single tap: ANC mode, Left earbud double tap: TalkThru, Right earbud single tap: play or pause, Right earbud double tap: next track, Right earbud triple tap: previous track, Long press either earbud: voice assistant3Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-tour-pro-3-review-123276Read 10 October 2026Review control table.
Remappable controls
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor for workouts, Touch control1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Gyroscope named in the press release: sensor fusion from the accelerometers and gyroscope
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Heart rate sensor
Heart rate sensor for workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Custom photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, infrared light pulsed 256 times per second
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026The Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization (US). For people 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature, Live Listen audio, Headphone Accommodations1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Listen audio and Headphone Accommodations are listed under Accessibility
Personal Sound Amplification, boosts conversation volume by up to 15 to 20 dB1Maker product pagejblstore.co.id/en/product/jbl-tour-pro-3Read 10 October 2026Personal Sound Amplification adjusts left and right balance and amplifies conversations by up to +15-20 dB. JBL does not call it a hearing aid or give a medical clearance.
Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
Apple Find My1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Find My requires iOS 27 or later
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Precision finding
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 20269Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026U2 chip in the charging case
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width19.2Height30.9Depth27mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process
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Case weight
Case dimensions
Width62.2Height47.2Depth21.8mm(2.4 × 1.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C Charge Cable sold separately
JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds, Smart Charging Case, USB Type-C to Type-C cable, USB Type-C to analog 3.5 mm cable, USB Type-C charging cable, 5 sizes of ear tips, 1 set of foam ear tips, Quick Start Guide, warranty information and safety sheet8Retailer pagetelstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/jbl/tour-pro-3-hi-res-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbudsRead 10 October 2026Box contents list.
Cables included
AApple AirPods Pro 3
Not availableBJBL Tour Pro 3
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
| USB-C to 3.5 mm analog | 1 |
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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